MP worried tobacco growers forced to oppose exit package
The federal Member for Indi fears Myrtleford tobacco growers are being intimidated to vote against a $10 million exit package for the region.
View ArticlePolice yet to get tobacco growers' meeting request
Police have yet to receive a request to attend a tobacco growers' meeting on October 26.
View ArticlePlain clothes police may attend tobacco growers meet
It is still unknown whether police will attend tomorrow's tobacco growers meeting in Myrtleford.
View ArticleFarmer predicts tobacco growers to back exit package
Tobacco growers at Myrtleford, in north-eastern Victoria, will meet this afternoon to decide on their future.
View ArticleGrowers agree to leave Myrtleford tobacco industry
The $90 million tobacco industry at Myrtleford in Victoria's north-east is set to end, as growers voted to leave the industry today after a month of uncertainty.
View ArticleTobacco growers up-beat as industry votes to shut down
Victorian tobacco growers are optimistic about the future, after yesterday's vote to shut down the industry.
View ArticleTobacco growers to seek export permits
Several Myrtleford tobacco growers are planning to apply for export permits so they can continue growing the crop.
View ArticleMore delays to Tobacco Cooperative building sale
The $12 million sale of the Tobacco Cooperative building in Myrtleford, in north-east Victoria, has been further delayed.
View ArticleIllegal tobacco ring busted in north-east Victoria
Police investigations are continuing into the an illegal tobacco operation in north-east Victoria.
View ArticleTCV re-lists processing plant
Former tobacco growers in Victoria's north-east are hoping for better success in selling their processing plant when it is re-listed for sale.
View ArticleExperts push for higher cigarette tax
The chairman of the National Preventative Health Taskforce says the public would accept an increased excise on tobacco if its part of a health strategy.
View ArticleWoollard renews push for smoking bans
The Independent Member for Alfred Cove, Janet Woollard, will introduce a Private Members Bill in Parliament today aimed at reducing tobacco sales in Western Australia.
View ArticleBushfires spark self-extinguish cigarette fast-track
The Government wants to reduce bushfire risk by fast-tracking the introduction of self-extinguishing cigarettes.
View Article'50 smokes a day' for Malawi tobacco crop children
Thousands of children working in Malawi's tobacco fields suffer nicotine poisoning equal to smoking 50 cigarettes a day, a children's rights organisation said on Monday.
View ArticleWarrnambool features in tobacco deaths report
A report has found the Warrnambool municipality has the greatest proportion of men dying from tobacco-related illnesses in Victoria.
View ArticleACT Greens under fire for ethical investment bill
The ACT Greens have been accused of gross hypocrisy over a proposal to ban Government investment in a range of industries including liquor, tobacco and coal mining.
View ArticleLangbroek unsure if LNP accepts tobacco company donations
Queensland Opposition Leader John-Paul Langbroek says he would be surprised if his Liberal National Party (LNP) accepted money from the tobacco industry.
View ArticleTobacco adds fuel to Zimbabwean exports
Tobacco is helping to revive Zimbabwe's shattered agricultural industry.
View ArticleTobacco adds fuel to Zimbabwe's exports
Tobacco production is booming in Zimbabwe as small farmers attempt to cash in on high prices worldwide.
View ArticleSydney tobacco site plan knocked back
The New South Wales Government has knocked back a tobacco company's bid to redevelop part of its site in Sydney's south-east.
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